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Green Kingfisher

Chloroceryle americana

Photo by elaphrus
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Field Notes

Description:

Some Kingfisher. This was my "insurance shot" but the bird left before I could get a better picture.

Habitat:

Pond nearby. Mixed open areas and forest.

Species ID Suggestions

Green Kingfisher

Chloroceryle americana

Reference Link
Stian Waaler
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Comments (3)
elaphrus
Cody, Liam, Stian, thank-you!
Liam
Ringed shouldn't show the patterning on the wings. I agree with Stian - Green Kingfisher.
Cody.conway
If the colors are accurate on this shot I would lean toward Ringed Kingfisher based on the amount of white visible on the nape and the larger size of the bill in comparison to the head.

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PublishedApril 7, 2013

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